This thread is to post information about Nest 22, which is in Helliwell Provincial Park.

This is a beautiful area, with a preserved old-growth forest, some rocky islets that form a huge intertidal zone, and an abundance of sea birds.

Last summer, the eagles of this nest did not have any offspring.The year before, in the summer of 2011, they had one eaglet, who ended up in rehab at MARS and was nicknamed Shredder Helliwell. Shredder was severely emaciated, but survived and was released in the wild!

On a recent visit to Hornby, Booni, Donna, Chester and I took a walk out to Helliwell. I was standing at the bluff when I looked to my left and saw this pair sitting in a wonderful tree. I was taking pictures when one flew off, soon joined by the other. They were circling above us for a period of time, and it appeared that one or two other eagles joined them. I was able to follow the pair as they seemed to "dance" in the air above us.

Logged

"Our true enemies, as well as our true sources of strength, lie within."

There were several eagles of all ages on Flora Islet and on each of the surrounding rocks.

Here's a youngster, hanging out with... Ahem... A large friend.

Flora Islet, February 10, 2:44 pm.

That elephant seal has been in the neighbourhood for a while now. I fist saw him on December 30. This beach is usually a favourite hangout for the sea lions, but each time this fellow is around, the sea lions all crowd to the other side of the island. The eagles are not too worried, however.